Age related Changes
What are some diseases that are common among the elderly?
Stroke/CVAs, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson's.
What kind of diet do older adults with high blood pressure need?
Low-sodium diet
Before feeding a patient what should a CNA do?
Check if it is the right food/if the thickness of liquids are correct
What is ADLs?
Activities of daily living
Who discovered America?
Christopher Columbus
What do adults have less of in their mouth, making chewing and swallowing harder?
Saliva or Teeth
What supplement can be added to a person's diet to support bone health?
Calcium
Why should you encourage a resident to drink more fluids?
Any age related change
Weakened smell/taste
Less saliva
Tooth loss/dentures
Less efficient digestion
Difficulty doing ADLS
What is malnutrition?
A condition that occurs when the body does not receive or absorb enough nutrients to maintain health
Who is the 16th president?
Abraham Lincoln
What is a common dental issue that makes eating difficult for elderly residents?
Tooth loss or dentures
If a person has difficulty swallowing what kind of diet do they need?
Soft/Mechanical diet
How much should the average person drink per day?
About 3.7 liters
Osteoporosis
Caused by improper intake of calcium which is reduced in older populations.
What planet shares the name of the god of water?
Neptune
What is Celiac disease?
Chronic autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system reacts to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley.
+400 points if you can tell me what diet
What are the three thickness of liquids given to elderly adults?
Nectar, honey and pudding
What is the chemical formula for water?
H2O
Sacropenia
Causes muscle loss due to improper nutritional intake of proteins
The tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest, is in what mountain chain?
Himalaya
What causes Sacropenia?
Improper nutritional intake of proteins.
What could happen if you give someone the wrong diet?
Patient death
For what diseases do you need to restrict fluids for?
Heart failure
Kidney failure
Liver cirrhosis
+500 if you can say why
Dysphagia
Difficulty swallowing, because each of these conditions can affect muscle movement making it harder to drink liquids
Sculls and eggbeater are two of the basic skills in this aesthetically pleasing sport that became an Olympic medal event in 1984.
What is synchronized swimming?